Overview
This role involves serving as a Personal Injury Protection (PIP)/No-Fault Attorney responsible for managing a diverse caseload of no-fault claims, arbitrations, and mediations. The position requires staying current on evolving laws and regulations to ensure effective and compliant defense strategies. It offers an opportunity to develop litigation skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
This is a remote-based position with occasional in-person court appearances throughout New Jersey and participation in monthly or quarterly team events at the Clark, NJ office.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage all aspects of PIP/No-Fault litigation from case inception through resolution, including evaluation, discovery, motion practice, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
- Handle complex, high-exposure, or contested PIP matters using advanced litigation strategies and risk analysis.
- Conduct Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) and prepare detailed reports focusing on fraud indicators, compliance, and litigation risk.
- Review and analyze new file assignments, assess liability and damages, develop defense strategies, and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with minimal supervision.
- Conduct arbitrations and try cases as needed, including preparing witnesses, experts, and clients for testimony.
- Provide strategic legal advice to claims professionals, including case assessments and recommendations throughout the claim lifecycle.
- Monitor changes in PIP/No-Fault laws, regulations, and case law, applying updates to litigation strategy and business practices.
- Mentor junior attorneys, share subject-matter expertise, and contribute to process improvements and best practices.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
- Minimum of 4 years of PIP/No-Fault litigation experience or equivalent transferable litigation experience (e.g., insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation).
- Proven ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload with minimal oversight.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, including experience drafting dispositive motions and arbitration submissions.
- Experience conducting arbitrations, EUOs, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
- Advanced time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with claims professionals and internal stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility, and in-house practice standards.
- Must reside within commutable distance to courthouses throughout New Jersey.
Skills
- Arbitration
- Civil Litigation
- Court Appearances
- Documentation Review
- Evidence Gathering
- Insurance Defense
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Mediation
- Personal Injuries
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $90,700.00 - $153,925.00, based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive technology setup provided, including laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
- Monthly connectivity reimbursement for employees eligible to work from home.
Additional Information
- Candidates will be required to submit to a background investigation.
- The employer generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
- When working from home, a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions is required, along with appropriate desk and seating.
- Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload is required.
Location
Remote-based with occasional in-person court appearances throughout New Jersey and participation in team events at the Clark, NJ office.